This method allowed us to assess the plants’ tolerance to drought in a relatively small ... three conventional and 18 genetically modified to overexpress genes potentially associated with resistance ...

Beneficial traits like drought tolerance are caused by specific ... Another concern is about pest-resistant GMOs — that they can stop working over time. New strains of insects start to emerge ...

For years, Chile has had a curious double standard when it comes to genetically modified organisms ... under new pressure from the most punishing drought in Chilean history.

Several GMO innovations directly align with the core principles of organic farming. One example is the development of drought-tolerant crops. By introducing genes from naturally drought-resistant ...

Consumers have become more health conscious in the past few decades, which has given rise to the popularity of foods labeled as "organic" and "non-GMO." However, despite a higher interest in these ...

Potential health risks to humans include the possibility of exposure to new allergens in genetically modified foods, as well as the transfer of antibiotic-resistant genes to gut flora. One example ...

The bizarre self-preservation abilities of resurrection plants like Oropetium hold tremendous promise toward engineering stronger drought-tolerance ... Whether through GMO tech, computational ...

Disadvantages of GMO foods can be allergic reactions or increased antibiotic resistance. Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are living organisms that have had their genes altered in some way ...